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Haughton, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bossier Parish County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,473 Population 782/sq mi density
$49,411 Median Income $31,791 per capita
$214,100 Home Value $252,415 Zillow
$1,012 Median Rent 35.9% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
147 Violent Crime/100K 440 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,411 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$214,100 home value, $1,012/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Haughton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation231 ft (70 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density782/sq mi
Coordinates32.5276°N, 93.5042°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBossier Parish County
Nearest AirportShreveport Regional (SHV)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0398 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.64 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.5 / 100
Community Resilience35.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 17, 2012 3 km NE of Timpson, Texas M4.8 105 km
Sep 2, 2013 3 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.3 111 km
Sep 2, 2013 14 km WNW of Timpson, Texas M4.2 115 km
Jan 25, 2013 11 km SE of Timpson, Texas M4.1 107 km
May 10, 2012 9 km NW of Timpson, Texas M3.9 110 km
Jan 27, 2024 4 km SSW of Hall Summit, Louisiana M3.6 46 km
Jan 18, 2025 0 km WSW of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.5 47 km
Jan 20, 2019 7 km SSW of San Augustine, Texas M3.3 132 km
Apr 16, 2021 8 km WNW of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.2 45 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 95 km
Aug 22, 2025 5 km WSW of Huxley, Texas M3.2 96 km
Apr 1, 2021 7 km W of Blanchard, Louisiana M3.0 44 km
Aug 21, 2025 8 km W of Huxley, Texas M3.0 96 km
Apr 2, 2024 5 km WSW of Chireno, Texas M3.0 145 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 108 km
Jan 6, 2025 4 km ESE of Mooringsport, Louisiana M3.0 42 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 121 km
May 31, 2013 7 km SE of Timpson, Texas M2.9 108 km
Jan 29, 2013 4 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 111 km
Dec 7, 2012 3 km S of Timpson, Texas M2.8 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 3 70 km
2020 Delta Category 1 276 km
2008 Ike Category 2 240 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 291 km
2007 Humberto Category 1 248 km
2005 Rita Category 2 232 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 283 km
1985 Danny Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

685 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 63 fatalities, 930 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1999 EF4 31 km 7
Dec 3, 1978 EF4 23 km 2
Dec 19, 1957 EF4 95 km 2
Feb 12, 1950 EF4 78 km 18
Apr 25, 2019 EF3 78 km 2
Jan 20, 2010 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 91 km 0
Jan 12, 2005 EF3 91 km 2
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 23, 2000 EF3 52 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 3, 1999 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 3, 1992 EF3 39 km 0
Nov 15, 1987 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 23, 1985 EF3 62 km 0
May 2, 1984 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX (41,645 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 NORTHEAST TEXAS FIRE COMPLEX 41,645 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 5,057 99 km
2011 TD13 4,208 65 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,833 100 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,408 81 km
2022 TXCLR-FY22-RX-W 3,288 62 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,287 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,954 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,953 96 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,925 96 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 38 PBURN 2,902 85 km
2010 COMPARTMENT 56 PBURN 2,852 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,782 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,749 99 km
2024 RX WINN-40-115 2,724 84 km
2021 WINN 13 17 18 2,683 72 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,639 81 km
2022 WINN C40 / 115 2,626 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,560 93 km
2018 WINN C-24 2,522 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.4 in
February 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
July 85°F (30°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
December 47°F (9°C) 4.7 in Coldest

Haughton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.8").

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